Easterseals Eastern PA

Vote today to help secure funding to establish the Oakbrook Community Garden in Reading. The garden will provide opportunities for more of our most underserved and vulnerable residents to grow their own vegetables, herbs and flowers. It will also beautify the area and bolster the spirit of a community. https://www.naturespath.com/en-us/gardens-for-good/

A new session of Hang Time, our recreation program for teens and young adults, starts on April 9 and will operate virtually. Join us for fun with friends and enjoy a variety of engaging activities and special guests. Supply packages are provided for activities that require special materials. Open to residents of Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, Monroe and Pike Counties. Learn more/sign up at http://bit.do/HangTime

And we have our winners for the 29th Annual Wing Competition...The Pink Flamingos take home their 7th win. The 3 Amigos, sponsored by Glass and Sons Collision, placed second and the Poultrygeists, sponsored by UGI place third. Congratulations to all and thank you for supporting Easterseals!

If you live in the Lehigh Valley and have some gently used shoes you don’t wear any longer, here’s a great way to give them a new life. Drop them off at Pediatric Stars and from there they will go on to change lives in developing nations like Haiti, Colombia, Tanzania and India.

We cannot stream the wings event live on Facebook, so please join the Zoom meeting at https://zoom.us/j/94795080862 Passcode: wings2021 Meeting ID: 947 9508 0862

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The first of our three scheduled virtual town halls is tomorrow, April 8th at 8:30 am. Join us to learn more about how Easterseals Eastern PA has weathered COVID and the exciting plans we have for 2021! Our President/CEO, Nancy Knoebel will provide a live update and welcome any questions. Visit the Zoom link below on the day and time that best fits your schedule. We look forward to seeing you! https://zoom.us/j/9705440596

Tomorrow is the big day!!! Join us here on Facebook at 1:00 pm tomorrow Sunday, March 28th for the live finale! Which of our three teams will take home the top prize? Only one way to find out!

Join Team Easterseals Eastern PA in this year's virtual Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community! Register today and get started reaching out to friends and family to support our mission with a donation to help us reach our $25,000 goal. All gifts big and small add up to make a real difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities right here in our community. To learn more about the activities we have planned and to sign up, visit https://www.easterseals.com//get/events/highmark-walk.html. Together, let's get #MovingforEasterseals!

Today is World Autism Awareness Day and the start of Autism Awareness Month. Will you celebrate by joining the Be Kind campaign and creating a more inclusive and understanding world for people with autism? The ways to be kind are limitless and every act can create an endless ripple of kindness that leads to a more inclusive world. #WorldAutismMonth

You're invited! Join us to learn more about how Easterseals Eastern PA has weathered COVID and the exciting plans we have for 2021! Our President/CEO, Nancy Knoebel will provide a live update and welcome any questions. Visit the Zoom link below on the day and time that best fits your schedule. We look forward to seeing you there! https://zoom.us/j/9705440596

There is still time to support Easterseals and claim your gift as a deduction on your 2020 taxes. Plus, this year the IRS is allowing people who take the standard deduction to claim up to $300 in donations without itemizing. It comes right off your taxable income. Do good and get a break. Make your gift at http://bit.do/Donate2ESEP Read about the deduction rule at http://bit.ly/IRSrule2020

Merry Christmas from all of us at Easterseals Eastern PA!

This year has been challenging, but our dedication to the individuals and families we serve has never been stronger. Join us by making a gift and together we can ensure that children have access to resources and therapies that will position them for success in school and life. Every gift makes a difference. Read more here: http://www.easterseals.com/esep/ways-to-give/campaign3.html

Our Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs) have compiled some useful strategies and techniques to minimize holiday stress for children with autism. View the pictograph https://bit.ly/37UZtIu or read it as a narrative https://bit.ly/HolidayTipsBCBAs

For grandparents helping to raise their grandchildren, PA KinConnector is here to help. Visit https://www.kinconnector.org/ or call 1-866-546-2111

Happy Halloween from all of us at Easterseals Eastern PA!

Supporting a family member throughout their lifetime requires planning and knowledge. Learn from other families about how they are preparing. Free virtual workshops on November 2 at 6:30pm or November 9 at 12:30pm.

Coming in NovemberThe Abilities Virtual Experience connects you with disability-focused resources; live interviews with stars from the disability community; discussion forums to share advice and get answers; workshops with tips and tricks; live chat with other attendees and exhibitors; dance tutorials, adaptive fitness, yoga, service dog demos and more. FREE, but you must register.

We are proud to sponsor the Virtual Walk held by Autism Speaks Lehigh Valley taking place tomorrow. Consider donating or walking the 1.54 miles in support of the 1 in 54 children with autism in the United States. ACT.AutismSpeaks.org/LehighValley #AutismSpeaksWalkLehighValley

We are looking for a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to work in our outpatient center in Reading. Must have graduated from a credentialed physical therapy assistant program, have a professional license from Pennsylvania and be eligible for indirect supervision as stated in Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Practice Act. See the details and how to apply at http://bit.do/ESEPcareers. Some of our best hires come to us through word of mouth within our network, so please share this post with your friends.

National Physical Therapy Month would not be complete without acknowledging and thanking all the physical therapists past and present who have made a difference in the lives of our consumers. At Easterseals, physical therapists use a variety of treatments and interventions to build strength, improve movement and strengthen skills needed to take on the world and live life to the fullest. Be sure to thank a PT this month!

Hang Time, our recreation program for teens and young adults, starts on Friday! There is still time to sign up and it is now open to residents of Berks County and the Lehigh Valley. Traditionally, we meet out in the community, but COVID-19 requires us to shift to a virtual platform. We ran the program like this in the spring and had a blast coming together through Zoom videoconferencing. We perfected our Zoom skills over the summer and have put together a schedule of fun activities and special guests, so join us for some fun with friends! Check it out http://bit.do/HangTime

The latest edition of our print newsletter is now available online. Catch up on the highlights and accomplishments over recent months at http://bit.ly/FallNewsESEP

Today at 1PM, Frances Wolf, First Lady of Pennsylvania, will be LIVE on the Mikayla's Voice Facebook page to read High Fives and a Big Heart, a book written by kids for kids about having a friend with Down Syndrome. Share this event with your friends and tune in to start a valuable dialogue with children learning in the classroom or remotely at home. #downsyndromeawarenessmonth

The key role physical activity plays in almost every facet of health is well-known yet an estimated 80% of U.S. adults and adolescents don't get enough. Our PTs and PTAs strive to make getting sufficient physical activity the rule, not the exception for our consumers. Join them and commit to increasing your level of activity.

Shop in store or online TODAY and TOMORROW, mention Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania at the register or online at checkout and we will receive 5% back of your total purchase as part of the Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event.

Early Intervention (EI) services are available now and have been throughout the pandemic. Providers follow strict federal and state guidance on COVID-19 health and safety practices. Plus, EI services through tele-intervention are an option.

Shop in store or online October 14-15, mention Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania at the register or online at checkout and we will receive 5% back of your total purchase as part of the Boscov’s Friends Helping Friends event.

Join us in celebrating National Physical Therapy Month and the difference we make in the lives of so many children through our outpatient center in Berks County and the Early Intervention services we provide throughout our service area. A great physical therapist is hard to find, difficult to part with and impossible to forget.